Trump Recognizes Reformation Day, Its Impact On Religious Liberty

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President Donald Trump issued a statement on Saturday recognizing Reformation Day and its impact on religious liberty and the foundation of the United States.

The White House issued a lengthy statement to commemorate the day in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the All Saints' Church (Castle Church) in Wittenberg, Germany — and noted the impact that the Protestant Reformation he began had on those seeking a place where they could live and worship freely.

"From the earliest days of our Republic, prayer and faith in Almighty God have stood as the foundation of our strength, the source of our unity, and the fount of our greatness," the president wrote. "This Reformation Day, I send my best wishes to the countless Christians across our country commemorating the Protestant Reformation and its enduring message of salvation by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ."

Trump went on to share how Luther's actions in 1517 — and his efforts to put the Scriptures in the hands of the people — had ultimately led to the first New Testaments printed in English.

"Five hundred years ago, William Tyndale — inspired by the work of Martin Luther — advanced the Protestant Reformation's devotion to Holy Scripture through the publication of the first New Testament printed in English, shaping the language of the Bibles that would fortify the faith and resolve of America's founding generation," he wrote. "The Sacred Scriptures helped form the religious convictions that formed our young Nation's founding ideals of God-given rights and individual liberty, a spiritual inheritance we honor as we continue to reflect on 250 glorious years of American Independence."

"The Bible remains a cornerstone of our Nation's character and upholds our steadfast devotion to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," Trump continued. "Guided by an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, my Administration is working to restore the moral and religious foundations that have sustained our Republic for generations. As President, I will always support citizens of faith and defend their place in the public square, honoring the enduring role of our churches in strengthening families, serving communities, and preserving the core values that have anchored us across the centuries. As Christians across our country unite in faith and fellowship this Reformation Day, I send my heartfelt prayers for a meaningful celebration and encourage each of you to draw renewed strength from God's Word as we carry forward the blessings of faith and freedom throughout our beloved Nation."

Of course, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump also celebrated Halloween — and shared a video of the day's festivities as children came to trick-or-treat at the White House.